r/leangains

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About r/leangains

LeanGains is a specific program based on Martin Berkhan's methodology of lifting heavy weights reverse pyramid style, focusing on protein as the main macro-nutrient, and intermittent fasting (IF). It is body recomposition - losing fat and gaining muscle/strength the most effective way.

The community at a glance

r/leangains is a Subreddit for Bodybuilders with roughly 303K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Bodybuilding communities list.

Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Cut, and Lean. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention protein powder.

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +4.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 12K members
  • 2024: 10K members
  • 2025: 11K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 971 members
  • Aug: 971 members
  • Sep: 826 members
  • Oct: 394 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 863 members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 951 members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 703 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Those who've tracked macros long-term; did it become intuitive or do you still log everything?
    2. Fastest way to lose fat and gain muscle?
    3. Lifting for 6 months, need advice
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Those who've tracked macros long-term; did it become intuitive or do you still log everything? · Fastest way to lose fat and gain muscle? · Lifting for 6 months, need advice
    17
  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get leaner or more defined.
    2. I'm lean everywhere except my stomach, pecs, and lower abs...and it's starting to seriously make me lose my patience
    3. Stuck on the same weight and reps on curls for more than a month(beginner)
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get leaner or more defined. · I'm lean everywhere except my stomach, pecs, and lower abs...and it's starting to seriously make me lose my patience · Stuck on the same weight and reps on curls for more than a month(beginner)
    6
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Whey protein alternatives
    2. Made an app that scans restaurant menus and shows you the calories/macros
    3. What can I replace tuna with
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Whey protein alternatives · Made an app that scans restaurant menus and shows you the calories/macros · What can I replace tuna with
    4
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Suggestion for proper abs
    #4
    Ideas
    Suggestion for proper abs
    1
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I created a website that lets you sort by Protein Per Dollar. I think could be of use for this community. It also lets you sort by Price Per Unit/Unit Price. And any other macros you want.
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    I created a website that lets you sort by Protein Per Dollar. I think could be of use for this community. It also lets you sort by Price Per Unit/Unit Price. And any other macros you want.
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    36 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    36
  • Cut
    26 posts in the past month
    1. On a cut losing strength and energy fast
    2. Insatiable after cutting, struggling to land at a baseline level
    3. Aggressive cut
    #2
    Cut
    On a cut losing strength and energy fast · Insatiable after cutting, struggling to land at a baseline level · Aggressive cut
    26
  • Lean
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Lean but fat cheeks
    2. How to gain lean muscle and weight?
    #3
    Lean
    Lean but fat cheeks · How to gain lean muscle and weight?
    24
  • Workout
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Is this 5 day ULPPL workout plan good? Please point out negatives if any.
    #4
    Workout
    Is this 5 day ULPPL workout plan good? Please point out negatives if any.
    22
  • Cutting
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Stomach pain while cutting
    2. cutting
    #5
    Cutting
    Stomach pain while cutting · cutting
    22

Flair

  • LG Question / Help
    84 posts in the past month
    1. For guys in their 30s who lift ,when did your lower belly finally lean out?
    2. Why is belly fat after 30 so much harder to lose?
    3. Guys who finally lost the last bit of belly fat what changed?
    #1
    LG Question / Help
    For guys in their 30s who lift ,when did your lower belly finally lean out? · Why is belly fat after 30 so much harder to lose? · Guys who finally lost the last bit of belly fat what changed?
    84
  • LG Progress Report
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Your go‑to high‑protein meals that don’t feel like, gym bro food?
    2. 3 Year transformation (143lbs -> 185lbs) 22M
    3. 1 Month 5 pounds of lean muscle (including cjc-1295/ipamorelin)
    #2
    LG Progress Report
    Your go‑to high‑protein meals that don’t feel like, gym bro food? · 3 Year transformation (143lbs -> 185lbs) 22M · 1 Month 5 pounds of lean muscle (including cjc-1295/ipamorelin)
    7

Product recommendations

  • protein powder
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best protein powder flavor?
    2. I think my Optimum Nutrition protein powder is giving me or contributing to insulin resistance. Can anyone recommend a protein powder without BCAAs? Should I stop using protein powder altogether? (Also concerned about my kidneys.)
    #1
    protein powder
    Best protein powder flavor? · I think my Optimum Nutrition protein powder is giving me or contributing to insulin resistance. Can anyone recommend a protein powder without BCAAs? Should I stop using protein powder altogether? (Also concerned about my kidneys.)
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/leangains for?
Best for Bodybuilders enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/leangains free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/leangains have?
Roughly 303K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/leangains on?
r/leangains runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/leangains cover?
On the Hive Index, r/leangains is organized under Bodybuilders.
How do I join r/leangains?
You can join r/leangains by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Bodybuilding communities like?
Communities for bodybuilders and strength athletes at every level, from beginners learning the basics to competitive athletes prepping for shows. Discussion covers training splits, nutrition, supplementation, contest prep, and the science of hypertrophy.
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